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O, Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, Phone 790-6518, 786-6125, www.bonairereporter.com email: [email protected] Since 1994 The Bonaire Delegation Arlene Engelhart, Delegation Leader Sylvio Semeleer, National Director Lucia Coffie, Coach Ruthsella Willems, Coach Earon Rosario, Coach Eugon Augusta, Coach Mercelino Josefa, Athlete Omar Leonicia, Athlete Cherryl Cicilia, Athlete Kenneth Piar, Athlete Revelino Engelhart, Athlete Swinda Offerman, Athlete Margriet Anthonij , Athlete Marion Melaan, Athlete Laura DeSalvo photo • Forn'i Playa Kalki (dive site TableThis Week’s of Contents Stories Bachelor's Beach); • From Salina (Salt Pier) to Lacre Know Your Executive Council 2 Point (Willemstoren) lighthouse; Seventh Bonaire Jazz Festival 6 • Sorobon and Cai; Up-turn for Bonaire’s Reefs 7 • Fuse ( dive sites and Andrea 1, On The Island Since- Mr & Mrs Donkey 8 Andrea 2); Special Olympians Off to Greece 9 • Piedra Haltu / trapi (dive site Co de Koning Is Gone 9 Thousand Steps); Al and Sue’s Romance 10 • Tolo; Sailors Who Never Left– Captain Don 11 nother ship was “arrested” • Dive Site Nukove; Cleanup Dive 17 and chained to the pier be- • Klein Bonaire. Coral Bleaching Alert 17 A Animal Shelter’s News 18 cause it had defects that threatened PWA Freestyle Worlds 20 navigation, safety and the environ- The political party “Movementu ment. The vessel, Santa Paula Lucha Boneiru” (MLB) which Island Secretary Neri Gonzales, Commissioner Michiel sailing under the Venezuelan flag, did not get any representation in Bijkerk, Commissioner Mirelva Cicilia, Commissioner Delno had serious faults that made it a the last election, noted that Bon- Tromp, and Governor Glenn Thodé Departments Flotsam & Jetsam 2 threat to navigation such as not aire does not appear to have a On the Island Since (Hugo Gerharts) 4 complying with the minimum stan- government or an opposition On Monday, May 30, attorney and PHU (Party nd Bon Quiz #51 (Dradu) 7 dards for buoyancy, safety equip- since the elections of March 2 . for Justice and Unity), Michiel Bijkerk was Latin Music Classics – Jennifer Lopez 9 ment, crew and international envi- It is the Dutch who make the deci- sworn in as a Commissioner in the Island Classifieds 12 ronmental laws. The maritime sions on the island, said MLB Government replacing Peter van de Mosselaar Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, authorities of Venezuela were in- chairman Allee Wernet. The who stepped down for medical reasons. Sworn in Moon Phase 12 formed and performed the neces- chairman called on both the coali- to replace Bijkerk on the Island Council was Body Talk– An Unholy Alliance 13 sary inspections and repairs. The tion and opposition party, “Union Rafael Santana (at right) , a leader in the PHU party. Bonaire Real Estate Reflections-How To ship, which was moored at the Patriotiko Boneriano,” (UPB) to Buy And Sell Bonaire Real Estate 13 South Pier (freight pier), has since take action in the interest of the Picture Yourself (Wadi Rum, Jordan) 13 Saba, Wilbert Stolte, to the applied. Look for them this Shopping & Service Directory/Guides 14 departed following corrections. Bonairean people. He added that Second Chamber of Parlia- month or in July. Oh yes, postal Bonaire On Wheels- BMW R-65 15 The Santa Paula arrived from the population of Bonaire can ment. rates have gone up. Masthead 16 Aruba with a consignment of ce- barely cope with the current situa- This first report looks back to the What’s Happening? 16 ment for Bonaire. Her next desti- tion. “The electricity rate seems to October 10, 2010, transition Curaçao’s Council of Minis- Bonaire Voices- What More Do We nation is unknown. rise rather than drop as promised from the Antilles to the Dutch ters has decided to build a new Need? (Delno Tromp) 17 earlier and medical costs are also government. During that period hospital at Groot Piscadera, Sudoku Puzzle 17 The Execu- sharply increasing.” new laws went into effect, the near the University of the Sudoku Solution 17 tive Council has dollar was introduced as legal Netherlands Antilles to replace Bon Quiz Answer 17 th Pet of the Week –Braummetje 18 issued a ban on On Sunday June 19 the Minis- tender, the health insurance re- the aging St. Elizabeth Hospi- Sky Park (Celestial Triple Headers ) 19 dogs on many ter of Home Affairs and Kingdom vised and new taxes became tal. The government also wants The Stars Have It 19 Bonaire Relations Piet Hein Donner will applicable. Representative Stolte to incorporate the financially- beaches. The have started a five-day working wrote that he plans to strengthen troubled Taams Clinic in the measure aims to visit to the Dutch Caribbean. confidence in the Dutch Islands plans. How to contact us avoid nuisance Donner will review the coopera- relationship and promote a close The new hospital will have 300 and annoyance and to protect na- tion programs, the progress com- collaboration between island rooms. St. Elisabeth’s is the Letters to the Editor: ture. On these beaches absolutely mittees, transport of persons and residents and administrators and regional hospital for Bonaireans. [email protected] no dogs are allowed, even on a goods and the kingdom conference the European part of The Nether- Story tip or idea: leash. planned for later this year. The lands. He is convinced that coop- [email protected] Bonaire’s pioneer supermar- The Publisher: Recently the prohibition signs meetings come in the wake of ac- eration and coherence can be ket, Cultimara, has merged [email protected] were posted on many beaches. knowledgement by the Dutch Sec- improved when all stakeholders with Cash & Carry, also known Violation is punishable with a fine. ond Chamber of the need for Box 407, Bonaire, are committed and work to- as Consales, which is now Dutch Caribbean The ban applies to large parts of closer cooperation among the An- gether. The Interim Report will closed. A visit to Cultimara last Phone 786-6125 the island: the total area of Kai and tillian islands for taxation, medical soon be available in three lan- week, however, found many Phone 790-6518 / 786-6518. Sorobon, the area between the salt needs and transportation. guages at the RCN offices and empty shelves, but improvement Note: the 790-8988 number is pier and the Williamstoren light- The visit coincides with the visit of can be downloaded from the was promised. Meanwhile Ware- discontinued. house including the kiteboarding the Secretary of State of Finance RCN website. house Bonaire on Kaya Industria beach, the fisherman's hut and the Frans Weekers. The visit of the Available on-line at: is trying to keep up with the in- www.bonairereporter.com Slave Hut tourist attractions. The State Secretary is meant to get Christie Dovale reports that creased demand. beaches include; acquainted with local officials and the Bonaire Post Office should • Playa Lechi (Sunset Beach); to discuss the tax laws. be getting its first postage Watch out for hornets and Printed Every Fortnight, • Playa Lechi Suit (Promenade stamps since the integration with wasps, known locally as mari- On-line Every day, 24/7 Beach); Last week Minister Donner, Holland and the introduction of bombas. Favorable weather con- Next edition printing on • Playa Chachacha; presented the first Interim Report the dollar. Until now you had to ditions this spring have caused July 5, 2011 • Playa Pal'i Mangle (Donkey of the National Representative mail all letters at the Post Office an explosion in the population of Story and Ad deadline: Beach dive site); for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and where “machine” postage was (Continued on page 3) July 2, 2011- 12 noon Featuring Giant, Bikkel and Golden Lion bikes Parts and accessories for all brands of bikes and scooters Beautiful Bike Clothes All type of house and car keys dupli- cated Kaya Grandi #61 •Transport of Money •Vehicle patrols “The blue building” Call 717-8545 and Valuables •Burglar Alarms In Business Over 27 years Open: 8:30-12:30, 2:00-5:30 •Private Investigations •Fire Alarm Systems Owner Operated Kaya Nikiboko Nord 37A, PO Box 225 Tel: (599) 717- 8125 Web: www.bonairefreewieler.com Fax (599) 717- 6125 E-mail [email protected] Email: [email protected] Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- June 24, - July 8, 2011 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) Last Saturday there was the annual contest of ”Machi Modelo” US Vice Consul Winifred Hofstetter presents a collection of books to in “Kas Di Kuido.” As last year, the after school program at Jong Bonaire. L to R (back row) the fashion show was sponsored Gezaghebber Interino Peter Silberie, Vice Consul Hofstetter, Diputado by Jody’s Fashion. Dymphie Bux Delno Tromp, Thevin Clappers, Sharsy Anthony, Ilona Burgers, Bilha On Friday, June 24, the Bonaire Red Cross along with a num- (owner of Jody’s Fashion) was on Thomas. Front row: Jong Bonaire teens ber of businesses and NGOs will sponsor a Taste of Bonaire and hand to congratulate the winners. Dia di San Juan fund-raiser in Wilhelmina Park from 7 pm til The US Consulate presented a collection of English language late. The proceeds from the bar and donations from the food vendors directly from computer to press. books to the after-school program for teens at Jong Bonaire. Do- nated books include novels, biographies, US history and anti-drug flyers will go to the fund to construct a building to house our two new state- • First newspaper on Bonaire to and will be used by Jong Bonaire as part of its homework and tutoring of- the-art ambulances. All your favorites will be there to tempt you have color covers and have full with local, Suriname, Indonesian, Chinese and continental dishes.